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SKF invests $50M in North American manufacturing
This move will strengthen SKF's North American product offering, the company says, while transferring support of regional manufacturing. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson’s Markussen named Safety and Health Professional of the Year
Lehigh Hanson's Robin Markussen is the 2020 James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year, as named by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading
Smart Sand acquires Eagle Materials’ oil, gas proppants segment
According to Smart Sand, the segment's primary assets include frac sand mines and related processing facilities in Utica, Illinois, and New Auburn, Wisconsin. Keep Reading
NSSGA names Environmental Excellence award winners
Martin Marietta's Berkeley Quarry was the lone platinum award winner, while a number of gold, silver and bronze awards were achieved, as well. Keep Reading
IMA-NA names mine safety award winners
Three companies and three individual mining operations received The Industrial Minerals Association – North America's (IMA-NA) safety recognition awards. Keep Reading
StonePoint Materials acquires River Aggregates
River operates two sand and gravel facilities in Texas. Stonepoint says the acquisition complements its subsidiary, Southern Aggregates, in Louisiana. Keep Reading
Construction employment declines in 39 states
The new annual figures detail how the coronavirus pandemic has undermined demand for construction projects after a strong start to the year, AGC says. Keep Reading
Report: 82 percent of contractors have ‘moderate to high’ confidence in U.S. market
Eighty-two percent of commercial construction contractors have moderate to high confidence that the U.S. market will provide sufficient business opportunities in the next 12 months, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Keep Reading
Construction starts post solid gain in August 2020
Nonresidential building starts rose 16 percent and residential building climbed 12 percent, while nonbuilding construction jumped 40 percent over the month. Keep Reading
